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Great Britain basketball team calls up three NBA players for EuroBasket qualifiers

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:33 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Great Britain basketball team calls up three NBA players for EuroBasket qualifiers
Summary

Great Britain's men's basketball team has included three NBA players in its squad for upcoming EuroBasket qualifying matches against Switzerland and Slovakia. Amari Williams from the Boston Celtics, Tobi Lawal, a recent Dallas Mavericks draft pick, and Tosan Evbuomwan, who recently joined Barcelona after three NBA seasons, are set to represent GB. These games mark the senior international debuts for Williams and Evbuomwan. The team aims to secure a top finish in their group to advance to the full qualifying rounds for EuroBasket 2029.

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By the Numbers
  • •Great Britain faces Switzerland and Slovakia in August qualifiers.
  • •Williams and Evbuomwan to make their senior GB debuts.
  • •Team must finish top to enter full EuroBasket qualifying.
  • •This window aligns with the NBA offseason, facilitating player availability.
Latest Updates
  • 6:33 AMYahoo Sports — NBA recruits boost GB bid for EuroBasket success
  • 6:32 AMBBC Sport — NBA recruits boost GB bid for EuroBasket success
What they're saying
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Great Britain have managed to land three current, former and future NBA players for their EuroBasket qualifying double-header this week.

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Great Britain have managed to land three current, former and future NBA players for their EuroBasket qualifying double-header this week.

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